2006 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

349 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10043281Dec 15, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: on certain model vehicles the intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor could be inoperative.
• 10043284Dec 8, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor may be inoperative.
• 10043282Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles may experience an oil filler cap leaking, or rushing noise from engine or a whistling noise due to crankcase ventilation pressure or intake turbo pipe malfunction.
• 10043024Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Information pertaining to some vehicles intake manifold runner control motor and the pcv, positive crankcase ventilation valve warranty.
• 10040960Sep 1, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. Malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10041250Jun 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
• 10040884May 18, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: fuel pump control module update information.
• 10040904May 16, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: excessive wear of intake camshaft lobe causing fuel pressure fluctuations. It can also lead to wear on the base of the fuel pump cam follower.
• 10040844May 12, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: production problems may make camshaft components susceptible to premature wear. This could lead to wear in the base of the high pressure fuel pump camshaft follower. This issue does not cause vehicle stalling. The malfunction light will be on with fault codes.
• 10040499Apr 5, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen of america: the camshaft may experience premature wear. The malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10038665Feb 17, 2011Air bags. Volkswagen: air bag light is on with an internal trouble code stored. This could be a wiring problem.
• 10038656Feb 17, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes stored. There is wear of the camshaft lobe causing fuel pressure fluctuations.
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10036493Sep 30, 2010Other or unknown. Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). Update to existing technical bulletin. No production change required. All models.
• 10036467Aug 9, 2010Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. The headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Golf & wagon gti, new beetle & convertible, eos, jetta & wagon & sportwagon, rabbit, r32, tiguan.
• 10035204Aug 9, 2010Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant current consumption, which amplifies this effect. The load condition of the vehicle battery can also influence this effect. Models golf, gti, new beetle & convertible, eos, jetta…
• 10036496Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. Models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta and wagon; new beetle and convertible; phaeton; eos; rabbit, etc.
• 10033216Jul 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. 2001-2007 passa/passat wagon. *pe updated…
• 10034824Jun 7, 2010Fuel system. Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10124372May 28, 2010Electrical system. Tech Tips (with 1K0 Part Number J500 ? Replacement Steering Harness): If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra connector. If all connections are made correctly, then it is necessary to remove that connector and tape the exposed wires back into the harness. Be sure to tape tightly in…
• 10032745Dec 1, 2009Equipment. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension for center high mounted stoplight light emitting diodes (leds). Csc letter was received.
• 10237716Nov 13, 2009Equipment. The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.
• 10033207Oct 28, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. No models listed.
• 10033286Aug 26, 2009Exterior lighting. Volkswagen: high intensity gas discharge lamp (hid) range control motor replacement for fault 01534 or 01535. When repairing auto leveling system for faults 01534 or 01535, range control adjustment motor failure, it is not necessary to replace headlight assembly. Range control adjustment motors are serviceable through etka.
• 10032414Jul 31, 2009Fuel system. Volkswagen: fuel pressure sensor replacement (saga code 24m5/05). Mil on and dtc p310b and/or p129f stored in the ecm fault memory. A malfuction of fuel pressure sensor-g410 (low pressure side) may cause an incorrect fuel pressure reading from the ecm. This condition may result in mil illumination and dtc's stored in fault memory.
• 10238964Feb 6, 2009Steering, Air bags, Electrical system, Brakes. If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance
• 10026848Aug 28, 2008Engine cooling, Body and structure. Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
• 10026865Aug 19, 2008Fuel system. Vw: rvu-fuel pressure sensor replacement (saga code 24m5/05. A malfunction of fuel pressure sensor-g410-(low pressure side) may cause an incorrect fuel pressure reading from the ecm. May result in mil illumination and dtc's stored in fault memory.
• 10025924Jun 3, 2008Exterior lighting. Volkswagen:water leak, tail lamp area: water intrusion in rear of vehicle, around rear tail lamp area, or excessive accumulation of water visible inside rear tail lamps.
• 10024404Feb 11, 2008Air bags. Igniter, side airbag, diagnostic trouble code(s) stored in dtc memory.
• 10032806Dec 18, 2007Engine cooling. Volkswagen: mil on, dtc p0299 stored in ecm fault memory. Charge pressure control, negative deviation. The condition may be the result of an abnormal turbocharger recirculationg valve.
• 10024449Dec 18, 2007Engine cooling. Mil on, dtc p0299 stored in ecm fault memory.
• 10032799Dec 13, 2007Fuel system. Volkswagen: mil on, dtc p129f and/or p310b stored in ecm fault memory. Due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor-g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10024448Dec 13, 2007Fuel system. Mil on, dtc p129f and/or p310b stored in ecm fault memory.
• 10032255Nov 30, 2007Equipment. Volkswagen: rear cup holder loose. Rear cup holder is designed to break away in case of an accident to prevent injuries. It may also come loose if sufficient force is applied (I.e. Passenger accidentally kicking assembly). Mot cases the unit can be repaired.
• 10023950Nov 14, 2007Fuel system. Mil on, dtc p0087, p1093 or p2293 stored in ecm fault memory.
• 10032254Nov 2, 2007Seats. Volkswagen: seat, heating inoperative. Seat heater will not operate properly or becomes inoperative.
• 10023952Nov 2, 2007Seats. Seat, heating inoperative - seat heater will not operate properly or becomes inoperative.
• 10032252Oct 14, 2007Fuel system. Volkswagen: fuel pump replacement clarification. Excessive wear of intake camshaft lobe that drives the high pressure fuel pump. The wear limits maximum pump piston lift, causing fuel rail pressure fluctuations. The wear on the camshaft lobe can also lead to wear on the base of the high pressure fuel pump cam follower.
• 10032272Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. A false signal may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp and dtc p129f or dtc p310b being stored in fault memory. Improved fuel pressure sensor g410 to air against fuel intrusion.
• 10022462Jun 29, 2007Engine cooling. Mil on, dtc p0087, p1093 or p2293 stored in ecm fault memory.
• 10021959May 24, 2007Electrical system. Speedometer, indicated speed is greater than the actual vehicle speed.
• 10021315Jan 11, 2007Engine cooling. Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. This may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses.
• 10020720Apr 26, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps.
• 10019459Feb 17, 2006Steering. Driver steering recommendations (dsr) activation and software programming for dtcs.
• 10019088Jan 27, 2006Electrical system. Day time running lamps switched on prior to delivery.
• 10018440Jan 4, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door window, separates from window regulator clamps.
• 10212724Jan 1, 2006Fuel system. Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement.

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